Salary: DOE
Location: Argyll and Bute
Benefits: Hybrid working, mix of home and attendance at sites, company vehicle, accommodation can be provided where required, 28 days' annual leave, company pension scheme (subject to eligibility) and other benefits.
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Company Overview
Established in 1975, G McNaughton & Son is a long-established, family-run civil engineering and plant hire business based in Argyll and Bute. We deliver a range of construction, infrastructure, surfacing and drainage projects across the local area.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Civils Site Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organised and commercially aware professional with proven experience across civil engineering projects, including roads, drainage, utilities, concrete works, surfacing and infrastructure. The successful candidate will be confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out setting out, levelling, surveying and site control activities using GPS, total stations and other relevant equipment.
- Establish, maintain and protect site control points, levels and survey information.
- Check drawings, plans, specifications and quantities for accuracy, buildability and alignment with site conditions.
- Ensure the latest approved drawings, specifications and construction information are being used on site.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design information, specifications, standards and required tolerances.
- Assist in ensuring adequate plant, labour, subcontractor, and material resources are available to meet project timescales.
- Carry out inspections and maintain quality records in line with Inspection and Test Plans, specifications and company procedures.
- Record as-built information, survey data, test results, site diaries and other project records accurately and in a timely manner.
- Liaise with Site Managers, Supervisors, Subcontractors, Designers, Local Authorities and other project team members to coordinate technical requirements and resolve site queries.
- Support procurement and planning by providing technical information, measurements and quantities where required.
- Identify drawing discrepancies, design issues, clashes or site constraints and raise technical queries where required.
- Work in accordance with RAMS, permits and project procedures, and support the safe delivery of engineering activities on site.
- Attend site meetings and provide clear communication across all stages of project delivery.
- Prepare commercial bids and tender documents.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Civils Site Engineer, Setting out Engineer or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering projects including roads, drainage, utilities, surfacing, infrastructure, construction processes and contract delivery.
- Experience working with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders in a live construction environment.
- Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and client relationship skills.
- Good working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within the construction sector.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- CSCS card.
Desirable
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Basic Health and Safety training.
- SSSTS, First Aid at Work, Temporary Works training or relevant professional membership would be advantagous.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lochgilphead PA31 8RR
